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Elevator Mechanic NYC Housing Authority's Elevator Services & Repair Department's Elevator Mechanics are responsible for the maintenance and repair of elevator devices throughout the five boroughs. Selected candidate will undergo training of various controllers, troubleshooting and understanding faults and safety procedures. Candidate will also be required to pass a final exam, must physically be able to climb (minimum) a five-story building or more, and carry at least 25 lbs. of tools and equipment. Elevator Mechanic will be reporting to Supervisor of Elevator Mechanic, (under close supervision with some latitude for independent judgment and initiative.) Duties include but are not limited to: - Responding to outages. - Performing Monthly Preventive Maintenance. - Ensure NYCHA protocol and safety procedures are being followed. - Communicating with Supervisor of Elevator Mechanics on the status of outages and issues pertaining to restoring devices back to service. - Utilizing analytical reports received by supervisor to determine worse performing devices within their portfolio. Note: Candidate must also possess New York State Department of Labor & New York City Department of Buildings Elevator Mechanic License. These licenses must be maintained for the duration of employment. Minimum Qualifications: 1. Five years of full-time satisfactory experience acquired within the last ten years as an elevator mechanic; or 2. Not less than four and one-half years of the experience described in ""1"" above plus one of the following: A) At least 6 months of closely related experience in the repair and maintenance of electrical or electromechanical control systems, or electrical, hydraulic or mechanical components of the following: escalators, drawbridges, aircraft, rail cars, or mechanical doors; or B) At least 600 hours of training acquired at a trade or technical school or vocational high school or completed post-secondary education, approved by a state's Department of Education or comparable governmental agency, with a major course of study in mechanical, electromechanical, electrical or electronic technology or closely related field. License Requirements At the time of appointment, candidates will be required to possess a Motor Vehicle Driver License valid in the State of New York. This license must be maintained for the duration of employment. 55a Program: This position is also open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate at the top of your resume and cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position through the 55-a Program. Public Service Loan Forgiveness: As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education's website at Residency Requirement: NYCHA has no residency requirements. Additional Information: The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy. New York City | Jobs

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